Mark Leiter Jr. Grabs The Save Friday
2 years agoChicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. was asked to pitch the ninth inning on Friday to protect a 4-1 lead over the Miami Marlins. He allowed a leadoff hit but was clean after that, giving up no runs while striking out one. It was Leiter Jr.'s first save of the season. The 32-year-old may begin seeing more save opportunities, as he's pitched to a 1.29 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 39.7% strikeout rate with seven holds. Leiter Jr. still has competition in presumed closer Brad Boxberger, but the club may have no choice but to make a switch if he continues his dominance, especially considering the latter's 4.09 ERA. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues in need of saves can stash the native of Florida in hopes that more saves are coming.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com